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The post A Difficult Diagnosis: When Multiple Conditions Create Similar Symptoms appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. Customer complaints of rough idle, misfires, crank but no start or long crank time symptoms can be a challenge with today’s technology. Random or multiple misfire codes may be stored in memory. Symptoms that seem like an ignition related issue may actually be fuel related, carbon induced, or in some cases a normal characteristic. Fuel […] The post A Difficult Diagnosis: When Multiple Conditions Create Similar Symptoms appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. View the full article

The post ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS OR LOW VOLTAGE: Both Can Create Intermittent Electrical Challenges appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. Low voltage conditions or the integrity of an electrical connection can pose some challenging events for the technician attempting to make an accurate diagnosis. In the world of automotive diagnostics, electrical problems have proven to be the most challenging, especially intermittent problems. Intermittent performance problems can be affected by connection-relate conditions and the presence of […] The post ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS OR LOW VOLTAGE: Both Can Create Intermittent Electrical Challenges appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. View the full article

The post FLUID LEVELS AND SERVICE INTERVALS: LOW FLUID LEVEL CAUSES POWER TRANSFER UNIT FAILURE appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. LOW FLUID LEVEL CAUSES POWER TRANSFER UNIT FAILURE Are you accurately checking those fluid levels and recommending fluid flushes or exchanges, where applicable? Unfortunately, many service technicians fall into a pattern of just performing lubrication services requested by the customer, which is usually triggered by a service reminder light indicating that it is time for […] The post FLUID LEVELS AND SERVICE INTERVALS: LOW FLUID LEVEL CAUSES POWER TRANSFER UNIT FAILURE appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. View the full article

The post ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE: Diagnosing Radio Frequency Interference Symptoms appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. Vehicles today incorporate a complex radio frequency system that controls many features such as Keyless Entry, Keyless Start/Stop, Remote Start and other electrical accessory components. Vehicle owners cherish these creature comforts as they eliminate the frustration of dealing with keys to control the same functions as the frequency-controlled devices. Often, they have a change of […] The post ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE: Diagnosing Radio Frequency Interference Symptoms appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. View the full article

The post A Crash Course On Automotive Artificial Intelligence – ADAS appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is defined as the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computers. In automotive, this intelligence is known as ADAS or Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. ADAS includes technologically advanced features that enhance the safe operation of automobiles by increasing the driver’s reaction time to potential driving dangers. These systems use sensor […] The post A Crash Course On Automotive Artificial Intelligence – ADAS appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. View the full article

The post SERVICE SOLUTIONS: Challenges for the Lube Service Technician appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. DODGE AND JEEP OIL FILTER IDENTIFICATION Precaution must be taken when selecting the correct oil filter for the 3.0L Turbo Diesel engines used in the following applications to prevent engine damage. The vehicle manufacturer cautions about the design differences in the GEN-2 and GEN-3 oil filter cartridges used in 3.0L diesel engines and the importance […] The post SERVICE SOLUTIONS: Challenges for the Lube Service Technician appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. View the full article

The post Injector Pump Failure: Fuel System Flooded with Metal Particles appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. The shop had performed a service on the customer’s 2015 Silverado equipped with a 6.6L Duramax Turbo Diesel, which included a fuel filter replacement. Weeks later the customer contacts the shop owner requesting re- imbursement in the amount of $14,000 to cover the repair cost of the fuel injection system due to an alleged defective […] The post Injector Pump Failure: Fuel System Flooded with Metal Particles appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. View the full article